DIY Video: Glitter High Top Sneakers
Miu Miu and Jimmy Choo... I’m currently obsessing over glitter high tops sneakers. I’m also obsessing over paying my rent on time, so until I can afford to drop cash on kicks AND pay rent at the same time… this glitter sneaker DIY tutorial will have to do! Enjoy
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DIY: Gold Leaf Leopard Rainboots
It rains 3 days out of the year here in sunny SoCal, but on the days it does it’s a torrential downpour and I am NEVER prepared! I can never find my umbrella or suitable wet weather footwear. And of course on those rainy days I usually have a laundry list of errands and spend the day running around the city looking like a wet dog. #NotCute I promised myself I’d be prepared for this season. Custom rainboots are a must and Krylon’s gold leaf paint pen makes this project delightfully easy!
NOTE: Click here for the “Hey Girl Hey” doormat DIY tutorial
Materials: Rainboots (these available at Payless for $29.99) and…
Krylon’s 18kt. Gold Leafing Pen (<- This pen is AMAZING!! You MUST add it to your craft stash.)
Use your gold leafing pen to personalize the design on your boots. You can draw polka dots or hearts or a coll tribal print. The design is completely up to you. I chose to create my own leopard print pattern…obviously.
If you a leopard print design is your thing than you can easily create it by drawing “C” and “I” shapes. Go over your shapes with a zig zag stroke to create the furry texture.
Gotta love personalized rainboots!
Style Notes: Jacket from H&M | Dress from Target | Umbrella…ella…ella from Target
#MaryPoppinsSwag
DIY: Miu Miu Inspired Crystal Flats for The Zoe Report
Say hello to my favorite DIY project of 2013! Yes, I realize it’s only the 3rd week of the new year but these Miu Miu inspired crystal flats are just to fabulous for words. Who doesn’t love a good shoe makeover? Well Rachel Zoe does because today my dazzling Sole Society flats were featured on The Zoe Report. What a treat! Click here to see the full tutorial.
DIY: Glitter Sole Boots + Sole Society DISCOUNT CODE
It’s been about 2 weeks since I’ve brought out the glitter which can mean only one thing… it’s GLITTER BOMB time!!!!
Boot season is in full swing so you can imagine my excitement when a pair from one of my favorite online shoe site, Sole Society showed up at my door!!! Last season I took my pair of Sole Society booties and went all electric pink a la Nicki Minaj (click here to see). This season I thought it was necessary to give my Lyssa boots a full glitz make over just in time for the Holidays.
Materials: Boots (available here), Glitter, Glue, Paint Brush
DIY: Embellished Ankle Straps… Part 2
Do you guys remember my DIY embellished ankle straps project part 1 (here)? I love a good ankle strap makeover. Sometimes a DIY quickie can make a huge difference. I wanted to add a little glam to my Chinese Laundry Zsa Zsa pumps so I swapped the ankle straps out for bracelets. Say what?!?!?!?! I know… who says bracelets just have to be worn around your wrist?
Here I am striking a pose in my embellished pumps on Lee Circle in New Orleans. WERK!!!!
These Chinese Laundry Zsa Zsa ankle straps are on sale (here)!!!!
Bracelets with lobster claw clasp work best. I picked up these at H&M for $6. If the bracelets are too small to fit comfortably around your ankle, use a few jump rings as extenders to give yourself a little more wiggle room.
More photos of my trip to New Orleans after then break…
DIY: Bullion Crest Tuxedo Flats
The change in weather means my toes are going into hibernation. That’s right no more pedicures for the next 6 months! It’s time to put away those embellished sandals and pull out those fancy flats. I’m a lover of crested flats. Something about them makes me feel regal. It’s like I’m a member of the royal family just because I’m walking around wearing a pair of flats with my “family crest” on them. Anywho, I’m currently obsessing over a pair of YSL embroidered flats, but since I don’t have YSL kinda money I had to give my $20 pair of Target flats a serious make over. Now I obsess over my DIYed Target tuxedo flats! I hope you enjoy the how-to video for this super easy, super chic project. Subscribe to my Youtube channel if you’re a fan!!
DIY: Gladiator Wrap Sandals
Today DIY is a little special. I’m actually revisiting one of my first Glitter ‘N Glue post ever. In 2010 I transformed a pair of flip flops into a pair of tribal inspired gladiator sandals using ribbon. Wrap sandals are again very popular this Summer so I decided to take an old project and elaborate just a little. These new and improved wrap sandals are the perfect accessory for my upcoming vacation.
Materials: Flip Flops, Lightweight Oblong Summer Scarf, Scissors
Happy Hour: DIY Rhinestone Encrusted Pumps
IT’S FINALLY FRIDAY! Let’s start the weekend of with a fresh new pair of pumps. Whoop! Whoop!
Materials: Heels (I picked these up from JCPenny’s for $16), Rhinestone Cupchain, Glue
Using a pair of scissors or nippers, cut the rhinestones into individual pieces.
Use glue to apply the stones to your shoe. If you (like me) are working with a pair of long fingernails, use a pair of plyers to pick up the rhinestone.
These are the perfect “hell yea it’s the weekend” shoe!
It’s always better when you share the joys of DIYing with a friend. Blogger Shauna Miller of Penny Chic stopped by the Glitter ‘N Glue studio for a little crafting fun! We talked about her blog and her favorite Summer trends all while blinging out our shoes. We are quite the multitaskers. We also talked about why you always find the best outfits when you raid your Mom’s closet. If you missed this weeks #GNGLivestream be sure to watch the video.
Shauna drew inspired from Carrie’s ‘Sex and the City’ Manolo and embellished her blue stilettos with rhinestone earrings and buttons. So chic! Check out Shaun’s blog Penny Chic for all things cheap and chic. Thanks for hanging out, Shauna! xo
DIY: Glitter Sandals for Craft Wars!!!
1…2..3..4… I declare a CRAFT WAR! l Those of you who follow me on le Instagram got a sneak peek of my new DIY glittery summer sandals last weekend. It was getting too hot to wear my glitter flats so I had to update the look for the warmer weather. This week those same glitter sandals engaged in a very heated craft war on Buzzfeed.com.
Click here to view the entire glittery step by step tutorial. And be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page and vote for the the glitter sandals by Glitter ‘N Glue.
DIY: Dolce and Gabbana Inspired Jeweled Jelly Sandals
{Images via Elle }
This week I have to the opportunity to participate in DIY Fashion Week with a few other fashionably crafty bloggers. Pulling inspiration from Spring/ Summer 2012 runway collections, we will be sharing creative DIY projects on our perspective blogs throughout the week. I am absolutely, head over heels totally in love with the Dolce and Gabbana Spring RTW 2012 collection. There are SO many DIY inspirations that can be taken from that collection, but the second I saw the jeweled jellies I knew I’d be making myself a pair for the summer. With a little help from my CL by Laundry gladiators I was able to make all my jeweled jelly fantasies come true.
Materials: CL by Laundry Jelly Gladiators (purchase here – only $30), Jeweled Stretchy Bracelets, Glue
Use scissors to snip the elastic and remove the jewels from the bracelet.
Use a strong hold glue (my obvious fave being E6000) to apply jewels to the desired location.
Seriously I was having so much fun! I haven’t been on a swing in years…
#JeweledJellies
Dress: Alice + Olivia, Bracelet: Vintage from my Grandma’s Jewelry Box, Shoes: CL by Laundry
Be sure to check out my other blogger buddies throughout the week as they post projects inspired from their favorite collections.
(Thurs: Feed Your Style, Fri: Matter Of Style , Sat: Chic Steals, Sun: Chic Cheat, Mon: Inspiration & Realisation)
CelebriDIY Inspiration: Embellished Ankle Straps
Emily Blunt in Gianvito Rossi, Hayden Panettiere in Jimmy Choo, Cassie in Cavalli
So I’ve noticed how celebrities have been opting for minimal traditional jewelry (ie: earrings, necklaces, etc…) and choosing to accessorise their… ankles! That’s right the ankles are making big come back on red carpets all across the world. As if that sexy ankle ever went out of style!
Imagine my DIY delight when I was sitting front row at Nina Ricci and I got an up close an personal look at these blinged out ankle embellished pumps (and by sitting front row I mean scanning the collection on Style.com). My mind was in creative overdrive…
Although my bright blue Aldo wedges are pretty amazing as is, I thought they could use a little embellishment
I ran to my jewelry box an pulled out ever bling out brooch, button and earring I could find. I love the Nina Ricci inspired look, but don’t be afraid to add feather, bows, flowers, studs or chains to your ankle straps. There’s no material a lil E6000 can’t hold!
DIYers Tip: If you use brooches you can simply slip them over the straps. Then there’s no need for glue. You can wear your shoes with or without the embellishments. Who doesn’t love options?!?
Dress from H&M, Earrings from Kate Spade, Wedges from Aldo
DIY: Gold Toe Pumps Featured On StyleCaster.com
It’s all about the gold toe! Rihanna was recently seen sitting courtside at a LA Lakers game sportin’ her gold toe Louboutin pumps. Thanks for the inspiration RiRi! Click here to check out the steps to this easy DIY project featured on StyleCaster.com.
DIY: Color Popped Collar + Glitterly Chunky Heels
{Photos Credit L to R}: Siliorona.com, Chloe Sevigny for S MODA Magazine, Equipment, Vince Camuto
Because of the mild Winter across the US many weather ladies and gents have dubbed January 2012, Juneuary. I have to say I’m in love with the 76 and sunny and type weather we’re having in SoCal. So in honor of Juneuary, and hopefully Febune, I’m skipping anymore Wintery type DIY post and bringing on Spring a little early. Color is the most exciting thing about Spring trends. Here’s a quick and easy way to bring a little color to those boring button downs. Just to be warned there is a whole color situation going on in this post that might cause epileptic seizures. Well not really, but you’ve been warned…
Materials: Button Down Shirt, Stained by Sharpie Fabric Marker
Be as creative as you wish! Used any color fabric pen you desire. Use multiple colors. Whatever you want!
I paired my colorful button down with my pair of DIYed glitter chunky heels. I picked up the heels from Target, applied a healthy amount of Aleene’s Tacky Glue to the toe and heel then I doused it in glitter. GLITTER BOMB!!!!! Shake off the access glitter and then allow it to dry. I used painters tape to help me get such straight lines.
Have fun! xo
FaBOOlous DIY: Googly Eye Slingbacks Inspired By Christian Louboutin
I’ve never been one for getting dressed up in costumes for Halloween, but there are so many designer pieces that have me inspired to add a little faBOOlous into my Halloween wardrobe. Every Monday in the month of October I’ll be posting a new fashion DIY project inspired the spooky season.
Photo Credit {L to R} Lady Gaga, The Blonds Fall 2011 Collection, Swell Designer, Arbol Crafts
{Materials} Slingbacks, Glue, Googly Eyes
Boo!…lots and lots of googly eyes
Use your strong hold glue to apply googly eyes to the slingback in the desired pattern
